{"id":223758,"date":"2025-10-14T10:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/223758\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:31:08","slug":"tesla-stock-tsla-is-a-must-own-in-the-ai-era-says-analyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/223758\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Stock (TSLA) Is a \u2018Must-Own\u2019 in the AI Era, Says Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tesla <a data-ticker=\"TSLA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/stocks\/tsla\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(TSLA)<\/a> rose more than 5% yesterday and is now up 72% over the past six months. Following the strong rally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/experts\/analysts\/robert-wertheimer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Melius Research analyst Rob Wertheimer<\/a> initiated coverage on Tesla with a Buy rating and a $520 price target, calling the stock \u201ca must-own.\u201d The price target of $520 implies a potential upside of 19% from current levels. Wertheimer believes Tesla is set to lead the next major wave of change powered by artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n<p>Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of <a data-link=\"article_promo\" href=\"https:\/\/lp.tipranks.com\/july-2025-50off\/?coupon=intro50p&amp;llf=rss&amp;timer=on\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> TipRanks Premium at 50% off! <\/a> Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Tesla Seen as the Main Winner from the AI Boom<\/p>\n<p>The analyst said Tesla is in the best position to benefit from the coming <a data-autolink=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/compare-stocks\/artificial-intelligence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AI<\/a> revolution, which will first transform the auto industry. He explained that while most companies struggle to keep up with growing computing needs, Tesla and Elon Musk\u2019s network of companies have learned to manage and use it effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Wertheimer praised Elon Musk\u2019s group of companies, Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, for their unmatched speed in creating and testing new technology. He noted that xAI is rolling out new data centers faster than almost anyone else in the AI industry.<\/p>\n<p>The analyst also pointed to Tesla\u2019s flexible approach, recalling how building cars in tents once looked risky, but proved successful. He said Tesla\u2019s quick design process, tight supply chain control, and readiness to take big risks continue to set it apart from traditional automakers.<\/p>\n<p>Self-Driving Is Just the Beginning<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Wertheimer said autonomous driving marks Tesla\u2019s first major step in applying AI to the real world. He believes Tesla can keep improving its self-driving technology faster than any competitor because of its deep experience in both hardware and data.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTesla can quickly improve and scale autonomy in driving,\u201d he wrote, adding that this is just the start of broader AI changes that will spread through many industries in the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Wertheimer noted that Tesla\u2019s road to full autonomy will take time. He also warned that soft EV demand could weigh on near-term results.<\/p>\n<p>Is Tesla Stock a Good Buy Right Now?<\/p>\n<p>On TipRanks, TSLA stock has a Hold consensus rating based on 16 Buys, 13 Holds, and nine Sell ratings. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/stocks\/tsla\/forecast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">average Tesla price target<\/a> of $365.88\u00a0implies 16.1% downside potential from current levels. Year-to-date, TSLA stock has gained 7.9%.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/stocks\/tsla\/forecast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-1059.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2497135\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/stocks\/tsla\/forecast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See more TSLA analyst ratings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/glossary\/d\/disclaimer-disclosure\" style=\"margin-right: 32px;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Disclaimer &amp; Disclosure<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipranks.com\/glossary\/c\/contact-editor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Report an Issue<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tesla (TSLA) rose more than 5% yesterday and is now up 72% over the past six months. 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